[Vabs] Fw: Great Opportunity for Students who like to travel!

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Wow, how do manage the finances, as travellingto the Grand Canyon would be 
rather expensive.  Although money would seem to remain a prominent issue in 
these uncertain economic times, I would go if I could.
Nathan.
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> From another list I monitor.
>
>>
>>> Hi Folks!
>>>
>>> Please share this information with students you think might benefit!
>>>
>>> Great News for exceptional students (blind/VI, deaf/HH, or other
>>> physical disabilities AND sighted/hearing/able-bodied!) ages 14-21!  You
>>> haven't missed your chance at an adventure of a lifetime! To accommodate
>>> the large number of people who expressed interest in the past few days,
>>> the 2010 Leading the Way application deadline has been extended until
>>> FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4th.
>>>
>>> We seek exceptional students (blind/VI, deaf/HH, or other physical
>>> disabilities AND sighted/hearing/able-bodied!) ages 14-21 to join an
>>> unlikely team and embark on an extraordinary journey to the Grand Canyon
>>> or Yucatan Peninsula. Learn from world renowned blind adventurer Erik
>>> Weihenmayer and explore leadership, service, science and culture!
>>>
>>> We want YOU to apply, nominate a student or learn more about this
>>> year's expeditions at:
>>> http://www.globalexplorers.org/programs/leading_the_way/
>>>
>>> New this year: Apply on-line in just 30 minutes! Applicants will be
>>> considered for both the Grand Canyon and Yucatan teams.
>>>
>>> Don't let money stop you! Scholarship funds are available and we help
>>> you fundraise!
>>>
>>> “… this experience aided in the discovery of my passions and dreams… I
>>> am now on my own path of figuring out what makes me truly alive.”
>>> -Elizabeth, 2009 program participant
>>>
>>> Featured on CBS Sunday Morning, ABC Nightline and Travel Channel, the
>>> Global Explorers Leading the Way program is a groundbreaking travel
>>> experience that seeks to develop young global citizens while breaking
>>> down barriers between those with and without disabilities. View CBS
>>> Sunday Morning piece here:
>>> http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=4447954n
>>>
>>> Questions? laura at globalexplorers.org or 877-627-1425
>>>
>>> Looking forward to welcoming you into the Global Explorers family!
>>> Cheers,
>>>
>>> Shannon Smiley
>>> Leading the Way Fellow
>>>
>>> Global Explorers
>>> 420 S. Howes St. Suite B300
>>> Fort Collins, CO 80521
>>> www.globalexplorers.org
>>> shannon at globalexplorers.org
>>> (office) 877.627.1425
>>> (fax) 970.672.1073
>>>
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